A lot of cleanup to do after a major winter storm in Atlantic Canada.
Snow began falling yesterday afternoon and continued overnight.
Winds picked up, forcing the closure of highways due to zero visibility,
Sections of the Trans Canada were closed entirely, from the Confederation Bridge to St. Stephen, overnight. They are now reopening as plows are beginning their cleanup. Highway 15 in Greater Moncton was also shut down overnight. Check 511 NB onlinebefore you venture out.
There’s still a lot of blowing snow and near-zero visibility in some areas.
There have been a lot of reports of people stranded in cars overnight, as some tried to venture out during the bad weather. Some collisions were also reported.
No word yet on exactly how much snow fell overnight, but we’ll be checking in with Environment Canada this morning.
Moncton City Hall, Codiac Transpo and all other non-essential municipal services will remain closed until 10 am on Tuesday due to the ongoing severe weather conditions.
The Kay Arena and Green Foot Energy 4-plex will also open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24.
The city will continue to monitor, and if needed, an update will be provided sometime on Tuesday morning.
Champlain Place won’t reopen until noon on Tuesday.
The Town of Riverview is also delaying opening on Tuesday morning until at least 10 am. Town facilities, including the Pat Cross Memorial Aquatic Centre and the Byron Dobson Arena. Afternoon and evening programs will be reassessed based on weather and road conditions.
All public libraries in the Albert, Westmorland, Kent region, including the Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe Public Libraries, will open at 1:00 p.m. today due to the weather.
The offices of ESDC, Service Canada and the Labour Program of the Greater Moncton will be closed until 12:30 am today
The world’s friendliest ogre is appearing on the Capitol Theatre stage.
Shrek the Musical debuted on Saturday, February 21 and runs until March 1.
Daniel Williston plays Shrek. “I love this musical. I think it’s a beautiful story to impart to young people about being able to dream bigger than maybe your parents or your teachers or your authority figures tell you what is meant for you and for your life.”
“I think that there’s really something beautiful about a hero who is not just an Iron Man and Batman beating up the bad guy because they can punch harder. Shrek wins in the end because he is able to drop his guard and allow other people in and find friendship and love through that,” Williston told our newsroom.
Shrek the Musical at the Capitol Theatre (February 2026) (Image: Tara Clow)
It’s his first time performing at the Capitol Theatre, and he feels the experience of taking the stage with other amazing artists and a live orchestra is a wonderful thing.
Shrek the Musical features characters including Donkey, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, and all of the fairy tale characters.
“I think people are going to be in for a real treat when they come see it,” Williston expressed.
Williston has been performing on stage for the past 17 or 18 years. He is one of several acting professionals who were chosen for this stage performance. There are several newcomers as well.
“It’s really lovely to see people who are doing it for the love of the game. There’s a real purity to watching people who are giving of their time and really wanting this show to be as good as it can be. So being around that energy is very inspiring,” Williston revealed.
Shrek the Musical at the Capitol Theatre (February 2026) (Image: Tara Clow)
He encourages anyone who wants to act to just keep doing it. He said the more opportunities you’re given, get involved, because the more that you do it, the more comfortable you feel doing it, and the more you’ll want to do it.
“I think the Capitol Theatre giving those opportunities is one of the best parts about this entire experience,” Williston added.
Shrek the Musical has lots of fun moments, with fart jokes and gags and other silliness. There are moments of laughter, sadness, and you’re encouraged to sing along.
“I think at the end of the day, what people keep coming back to the theatre for is this feeling of being inspired,” Williston said.
New Brunswick artists are needed for the 10th International Jeux de la Francophonie.
They’ll be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from July 23 to Aug. 1, 2027.
The Games bring together thousands of young people from participating countries and governments of the Francophonie, who excel in athletic and cultural activities.
Artists can apply for a place on Team Canada-New Brunswick in one of four disciplines: painting, photography, song or short story.
The last Games were held in 2023 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two artists from New Brunswick participated in the cultural competitions.
You must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
The Canadian delegation to the Jeux de la Francophonie is made up of three teams: Canada, Canada-Quebec and Canada-New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a 33-year-old woman who is believed to be in the Shediac or Moncton regions.
Ashley Dawn Johnston is wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest in relation to failure to comply with court-ordered conditions.
Johnston is described as being approximately 5’5 and approximately 143 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
If seen, the RCMP asks the public not to approach her. Instead, call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca
The New Brunswick RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a 35-year-old man who is believed to be in the Shediac or Moncton regions.
Neil Alexander Lively is wanted on an outstanding warrant of arrest in relation to failure to comply with court-ordered conditions.
Lively is described as being approximately 5’9 and approximately 205 pounds. He has black hair styled as a mohawk and blue eyes.
If seen, the RCMP asks the public not to approach him. Instead, call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca
The weather isn’t currently impacting concert plans for the Avenir Centre in Moncton.
The Offspring is scheduled to perform on Monday night as part of their Supercharged tour.
In an email to our newsroom at 11:15 am Monday, Centre spokesperson Sarah Terry says the show is still going ahead, “If the centre receives notice from the tour that their travel has been interrupted due to weather, or if we receive direction from the municipality that conditions are unsafe at the time of the show, all ticket purchasers will be notified.”
The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm on Monday.
She adds that if weather disrupts travel for the tour, or if the City of Moncton says conditions are too unsafe at the time of the show, all ticket purchasers will be notified.
“If a cancellation were to occur, the venue would work with the show to determine whether a rescheduled date or a full cancellation is necessary, based on several factors,” Terry stated.
A crash in Shediac has left one person dead and five others injured.
On Friday evening, the RCMP tried to stop a speeding truck on Ohio Drive.
The vehicle refused to stop, continued to accelerate and turned onto Route 133.
Around ten minutes later, officers received reports of a collision.
It’s believed the truck crossed the centre line and collided with a car.
A 45-year-old man from Pointe du Chene, who was the driver of the car, died at the scene.
A 20-year-old man who was driving the truck was arrested for dangerous driving, causing death and flight from police. He was released and will appear in court at a future date.
He was taken to the hospital along with four passengers in his vehicle.
Members of the Shediac Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, Coroner’s Office, and an RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist attended the scene.
Due to the initial attempt by a member of the Shediac RCMP to stop the truck prior to the collision, the New Brunswick RCMP has contacted the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) to review all the initial information and determine if it meets their mandate to investigate.
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for southern and eastern New Brunswick
A low pressure system is expected to pass south of Nova Scotia, potentially bringing 15 to 25 centimetres of snow to New Brunswick.
Stormy conditions are expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning in areas including Saint John, St. Stephen, Charlotte County, Sussex, Kennebecasis Valley, Kings County, and Moncton, and in Southeast New Brunswick.
The worst conditions are currently expected to be along the Fundy coast and through southeastern New Brunswick.
This system is also expected to bring wind gusts between 60 and 80 km/h. Those winds could be higher along the Fundy coast with up to 90 km/h gusts.
Blowing snow could cause visibility issues, making travel hazardous.
It advised you plan and watch for closures or cancellations.
Environment Canada says snowfall watches and warnings will be issued as required.
